My goal at the start of the pandemic in writing a blog was to help deal with the anxiety and trauma that being quarantined would bring. It has evolved into so much more because so much more has occurred. It is still my online journey and if I can reach just one, I would have accomplished something.
This morning I am feeling the overwhelming message of perseverance. Be encouraged and keep on pushing. The pandemic is not over, we maybe at the beginning of a second more deadly wave but God willing, that will not be the case. It is not too late to get to work on those projects that you have envisioned for yourself and you thought you’d do while we were “in the house”. Just because the rest of the world has opened up doesn’t mean you need to abandon your dreams and put them on a shelf for later. Now is the time.
It has been 17 days since the horrific murder of George Floyd. In those 17 days, arrests were made, laws have been changed, legislation is being introduced, people are being held accountable for their actions, confederate symbolism is being revoked, the power of the Black dollar is being exercised and conversations are being held across board rooms. Uncomfortable ones. Powerful protests are exposing the ongoing systemic racism across the globe in a major way, all because people, all types of people, are pushing through.
They are pushing through the loss of jobs, the loss of loved ones to Covid-19, the loss of loved ones to police brutality or the streets. The pain is real and it is raw. We have had enough. Fatigue is real. One common denominator for those who are in the good fight, for the long haul, is that we will get weary. But we won’t give up.
This week, I’ve battled like I never battled before in my life. In corporate America. I have a few small victories but there is still so much more to be done before I can take a triumph lap. I draw my strength from the Most High and wait patiently (sometimes) for the answers to come through. I won’t give up because there is still so much to do and I am encouraged by the changes I see around me.
Keep doing what you are doing especially when no one is watching! Work hard in silence and let your success make the noise! Have a great day!
“It Always Seems Impossible, Until It’s Done” – Nelson Mandela
4 replies on “Keep on Pushing”
This is absolutely a poignant message. We must persevere through the pain and anguish that we are experiencing because there is so much more to accomplish. We are at war and change will only come if we do not surrender prematurely.
I applaud you because I know your works and I know you remain on the front line doing what is necessary to keep us moving forward. Even when we get weary, we know, now is not the time to stop!
Morning sis, I so see the need to press on as well. I even purchased a shirt this week that reads DEPRESSION but the DE and the I are greyed out so that it reads PRESS ON. And just like you said, no matter how complacent things may seem, we need to continue with our own vision. Earlier in the week I posted the lyrics from Hezekiah Walker’s song “Teach Me” I’ll post them here as well. “Patience is a virtue I desire. I need it when I have to go through the fire. When you say no it tells me what not to do. And when you say yes, I know you’ll see me through. Waiting is a simple thing that I must learn how to do. So teach me how to wait.” That’s my struggle right now, while I press on, I want to know that I am walking in his will. So I will definitely take your words and get back in the trenches. I’m just waiting for that green light! Thanks
You know you got this! Whenever it gets heavy, call your village. We will be hear to encourage and lift you up! Patience is a virtue. You are coming out of your comfort zone right now and I’m loving it but I believe it is the will of God and you are talking right! Keep leading because “they” are listening and following.